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Dua for Distress (3 of 4)

For one in distress. Worry, hardship, fear and protection.

What is the dua for distress?

One of the 4 duas for distress in Hisn al-Muslim begins “Lā ilāha illā anta subḥānaka”, meaning “There is none worthy of worship but You, glory is to You”. It is reported in At-Tirmidhi 5/529, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim.

Distress in Arabic

لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أنْت سُبْحانَكَ إِنِّي كُنْتُ مِنَ الظّالِمين

Transliteration

Lā ilāha illā anta subḥānaka innī kuntu minaẓ-ẓālimīn.

Meaning in English

There is none worthy of worship but You, glory is to You. Surely, I was among the wrongdoers.

When and how to recite it

Hisn al-Muslim lists this dua under “For one in distress”.

The source does not give a fixed number of repetitions.

Where does this dua come from?

This dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah compiled by Sa'id bin Ali al-Qahtani. It is reported in At-Tirmidhi 5/529.

Frequently asked questions

What is the dua for distress?

One of the 4 duas for distress in Hisn al-Muslim begins “Lā ilāha illā anta subḥānaka”, meaning “There is none worthy of worship but You, glory is to You”. It is reported in At-Tirmidhi 5/529, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim.

What does the dua for distress mean?

There is none worthy of worship but You, glory is to You. Surely, I was among the wrongdoers.

How do you pronounce the dua for distress?

The transliteration is: Lā ilāha illā anta subḥānaka innī kuntu minaẓ-ẓālimīn.

Where is the dua for distress reported?

At-Tirmidhi 5/529. The dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah.

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